Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1522:
Description
This lot consists of a collection of 120 rounds of centerfire rifle ammunition produced for Herter’s. The ammunition is divided into six original retail boxes, each containing 20 cartridges. The packaging identifies the load as 7.62x39mm caliber with 123-grain soft point (SP) projectiles. The boxes are labeled as “BRASS CASE,” “NON-CORROSIVE,” and “BOXER PRIMED.” A side label identifies the manufacturer as Sellier & Bellot in the Czech Republic and bears the product code “HRT76239B.” The cartridges feature brass casings with headstamps that literally read “H R T R S” and “7.62×39”. The projectiles are configured with exposed lead tips characteristic of soft point hunting or sporting rounds.
Condition report:
The ammunition and packaging are in good overall condition. The individual cartridges appear clean with no visible signs of corrosion or significant tarnishing. The cardboard boxes show minor shelf wear consistent with handling and storage, including small abrasions, edge wear, and minor tears at the corner flaps (Photo 1). The plastic internal trays remain intact (Photo 3). No moisture damage or significant crushing is observed in the provided photographs.
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